Healthcare Roswell, NM Pop. 48,422

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Roswell, New Mexico

The median speech-language pathologist salary in Roswell, NM is $71,432 per year, which is 20% below the national median and 12.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$71,432
vs State Avg
$-9,822
vs National
$-17,858
Cost of Living
82%

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Roswell by Experience

In Roswell, an entry-level speech-language pathologist earns around $49,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $96,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$49,600
$-12,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$72,000
$-18,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$96,000
$-24,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Roswell, NM

Percentile Roswell
10th Percentile $48,160
25th Percentile $58,400
Median (50th) $71,432
75th Percentile $86,400
90th Percentile $102,400

Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$96,433
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$83,040
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$80,361
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$76,789
Pop. 111,385

How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist in Roswell

Education

Most speech-language pathologist positions require a master's degree. Roswell and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Speech AssessmentLanguage TherapySwallowing TherapyAAC DevicesDocumentationPatient Education

Job Outlook

Nationally, speech-language pathologist employment is projected to grow 19% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Roswell may vary based on local industry and population growth.